A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. KSU offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its nearly 38,000 students. With 13 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the third-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, entrepreneurial spirit, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Ranked a top choice for students by U.S. News, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status.
Locations
Kennesaw State University has two campus locations located just north of metro Atlanta.
Kennesaw Campus
1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: 470-578-6000
Marietta Campus
1100 South Marietta Pkwy
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 470-578-6000
Mission Statement
At Kennesaw State, we serve as a powerful example of the impact a student-centered, research-driven university education can deliver. We help students succeed through exploration, collaboration, and rigor, uniting a diverse spectrum of backgrounds and talents. At KSU, students become the individuals who people want as colleagues and leaders.
Vision Statement
Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Authentically diverse, uniquely attainable and endlessly impactful, we will unleash the potential in every student we serve.
Values
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We are...We Believe in...
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Student-inspired
Fueling aspiration and delivering pathways – enabling students to stretch and strive, embrace a dream, and create actionable plans.
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Promise-fulfilling
Being committed and ready – making promises we can keep to fuel opportunity for every student and spark economic growth for the region.
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True to ourselves
Staying genuine, guided by honesty, intention, and purpose – no matter how we change, grow, or evolve – never forgetting who we are.
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Elevational
Raising trajectory – chasing, creating, pursuing, building.
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Open
Embracing the true power of openness – valuing and leveraging diverse perspectives to find better solutions and gain an edge.
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Impact-generating
Delivering a difference – impacting individuals and communities for positive change.
